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Macrotyloma uniflorum
- Native to:
- Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Macrotyloma
- Species:
- Macrotyloma uniflorum
- USDA Symbol:
- MAUN4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to semi-arid regions, drought-tolerant
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking seeds in water for 12-24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI